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Annul

To reduce to nothing; to obliterate.

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Break 76% connected

To strain apart; to sever by fracture; to divide with violence; as, to break a rope or chain; to break a seal; to break an axle; to break rocks or co…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

Renege 76% connected

To deny; to disown.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

Stet 76% connected

Let it stand; -- a word used by proof readers to signify that something once erased, or marked for omission, is to remain.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Broader term 1

Cancel 76% connected

To inclose or surround, as with a railing, or with latticework.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

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Countermand 74% connected

To revoke (a former command); to cancel or rescind by giving an order contrary to one previously given; as, to countermand an order for goods.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Countermand 74% connected

To revoke (a former command); to cancel or rescind by giving an order contrary to one previously given; as, to countermand an order for goods.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Synonym 13

Avoid 92% connected

To empty.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Countermand 92% connected

To revoke (a former command); to cancel or rescind by giving an order contrary to one previously given; as, to countermand an order for goods.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Invalidate 92% connected

To render invalid; to weaken or lessen the force of; to destroy the authority of; to render of no force or effect; to overthrow; as, to invalidate an…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Lift 92% connected

The sky; the atmosphere; the firmament.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Nullify 92% connected

To make void; to render invalid; to deprive of legal force or efficacy.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Overturn 92% connected

To turn or throw from a basis, foundation, or position; to overset; as, to overturn a carriage or a building.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Quash 92% connected

Same as Squash.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Repeal 92% connected

To recall; to summon again, as persons.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Rescind 92% connected

To cut off; to abrogate; to annul.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Reverse 92% connected

Turned backward; having a contrary or opposite direction; hence; opposite or contrary in kind; as, the reverse order or method.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Revoke 92% connected

To call or bring back; to recall.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Vacate 92% connected

To make vacant; to leave empty; to cease from filling or occupying; as, it was resolved by Parliament that James had vacated the throne of England; t…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Void 92% connected

Containing nothing; empty; vacant; not occupied; not filled.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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